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Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash on Monday morning at S.W. 29th Street — McAlister Avenue in southwest Topeka, and no injuries were reported — according to officials. WIBW
- ➤ A 19-year-old Silver Lake man, Christopher A. Frye, died after his Ford F-150 pickup truck left the road and overturned into a ditch in northwest Shawnee County on Saturday afternoon—he was ejected from the vehicle, Sheriff Brian C. Hill said. The Topeka Capital-Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The City of Topeka said residents got scam texts saying they owe $6.99 for a parking ticket — real fines are $10 and people should block the number and call 785-368-3111 to check any payment requests. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ William Kent Krueger, author of the Cork O’Connor mystery series, will speak at the Topeka & Shawnee Co. Public Library on Wednesday, April 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees can ask questions and get books signed during the event. WIBW
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Topeka Police Department is asking residents for input to shape its first community policing policy and has opened a survey. The survey opened on Monday, March 17 and will run until Friday, April 18 — it asks residents what community policing means to them — to guide future changes. KSNT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Washburn University will host its 2025 Spring Game on Friday, April 11 at 6 p.m. at Yager Stadium as new head coach Zach Watkins previews his squad with the Blue Team facing the White Team in a free, community-wide event. The game will also offer tailgating, yard games, and a Pepsi Fan Zone — plans set to create a lively game day atmosphere for fans. WIBW
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World Water Day at Topeka Zoo
This event offers an opportunity to learn about water conservation and highlights ways individuals can contribute to preserving water resources.
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AJ Wilkerson Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Stormont Vail Events Center — Regular Tickets: $25, VIP Tickets: $65 — Experience a rising star comedian in an intimate setting with gourmet dining options.
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Jeni Grouws Solo Performance
6-10 p.m. — Compass Point: Home of Dirty Girl Adventures — $15 — Experience an intimate solo performance from rising star Jeni Grouws in a cozy venue.
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Topeka Spirit Fair - Body & Soul Rejuvenation
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM — The Woodshed Event Center — $3 daily ($5 weekend pass) — A two-day symposium exploring holistic wellness and personal development.
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